Tag: Japan
Put aside weapons of war so peace can flourish, pope urges
Pope Francis sends message commemorating 75th anniversary of nuclear attack on Hiroshima
Catholic leaders in Japan, US renew call for nuclear disarmament
Call for nuclear disarmament comes as the world marks the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings at the end of World War II
US bishops call for prayers to mark 75th year of Hiroshima,...
They also renewed calls for global disarmament of nuclear weapons
Former Jesuit superior general, Father Adolfo Nicolás, dies in Tokyo
China and the African continent were always among the priorities of the former head of the Jesuits
Donations for Japan’s Catholic aid groups dwindle due to COVID-19
Life has become very hard for those relying on the Church’s generosity
In Japan’s elder-care homes, coronavirus tests limits of overstretched staff
About 28 percent of Japanese are over 65 and the country has long struggled to staff elder homes
Coronavirus prompts more Mass suspensions across Japan
Majority of Japanese dioceses halt public worship
Filipino crew members of virus-stricken vessel ready to go home
Philippines' Department of Health said 59 crew have now been diagnosed with COVID-19
More Japanese evacuated from China virus epicenter as death toll climbs
Infections have been reported in at least 15 other countries and, with the appearance of the first case in Tibet, in every province and region of mainland China
Sex abuse survivors in Japan speak out
Bishops’ conference has conducted various probes investigating sexual abuse claims since 2002 but details have never been made public
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